Fresh disclosures before the judicial commission on the Gul Plaza fire pointed to major failures in emergency preparedness and response. Testimony cited missing safety systems, delayed fire engines, extreme blaze conditions, and poor inter-agency coordination. The probe is examining whether
The renewal of Fire Safety Certificates (FSC) for several significant buildings, including the Old Parliament Complex, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) building, and some parts of Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, has been delayed due to unresolved fire safety concerns.